Categories: Lentils, Main Dish, Soup
Ingredients
- 1 onion , chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 5 cups water
- 1 1/4 cups lentils
- 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 3 carrots , chopped
- 3 celery ribs , chopped
- 1 (15 ounce) can great northern beans , rinsed and drained (or your favorite canned beans, rinsed and drained)
- 3 1/2 ounces smoked gouda cheese , shredded
- 2 tablespoons cilantro , chopped (or parsley chopped)
- 1/4 cup sour cream (we use light sour cream)
Directions
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In a large pot over medium high heat saute the onion in the oil (5 minutes). Stir in chili powder and salt.
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Stir in lentils and water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 5 minutes.
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Stir in tomato sauce, carrots and celery. Simmer 10 minutes.
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Stir in beans and simmer for another 5 minutes.
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Stir in cheese and cilantro and season to taste with salt and pepper and serve topped with sour cream if desired.